Assistant Showroom Manager

? Assistant Showroom Manager Wanted! ?

Are you ready to dive into a role where your passion meets premium products? Our client, a well established teak garden furniture retailer are on the lookout for vibrant individuals to join their brand new showroom team in Guildford and make an impact on the luxury retail scene.

Salary: OTE of GBP35k (GBP27.5k basic and up to GBP8k scaled commission paid annually)

Start Date: Latest 1st February 2024

Location: Guildford

? Hours: 09:30 - 17:30 (10:00 - 16:00 on Sundays), 5 days a week, including weekends and spring/summer Bank Holidays, on a rota basis

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Manager and other team members to reach sales targets
• Achieve sales and margin targets for the showroom.
• Elevate the in-store presentation of the teak furniture range.
• Develop a deep understanding of product features, advantages, and benefits.
• Actively participate in sales meetings, reporting against targets and proposing sales initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

• Successful experience in specialist/premium retail sales.
• Understanding of the customer journey towards a luxury purchase.
• Skilled salesperson with the ability to question, present benefits, and close deals.
• Passionate individual with an engaging personality, forming excellent customer relationships quickly.
• Full driving license and own transport are essential.

Requirements:

• Leading a retail sales function with a commitment to weekend and bank holiday work.
• Comfortable in the mid-to-high-end market, with the ability to communicate product details effectively.

Person Specification:

• Preferred background in retail sales from a premium product environment.
• Passionate about the product range and willing to learn technical details.
• Experience in retail sales from a quality company (furniture or garden products experience is a plus).

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be a key player in our clients success story! ?

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